Estates Maintenance Technician - Brockenhurst College : Job Details

Do you have working experience of general maintenance and repair work? Can you display enthusiasm and a commitment to the delivery of a customer focused service?

If so, then Brockenhurst is looking for an Estates Maintenance Technician to assist with the maintenance and security of the buildings on the College’s sites. Ideally, we are looking for people who have some previous working experience of general maintenance and repair work. If you feel you have the necessary skills, then please apply for this Estates Maintenance Technician role today.

This is a full time, permanent position and in return,you will receive a competitive rate of £23,014 to £30,923 per annum DOE.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities. 

About the role:

As the Estates Maintenance Technician, you will assist with the maintenance and security of the buildings on the College’s sites.

Responsibilities as our Estates Maintenance Technician will include:

• Ensuring the security of Premises and Contents and promoting security awareness on the establishment, particularly during College closure periods
• Carrying out painting and decorating duties on campus
• Operating the heating and hot water plant (where applicable)
• Carrying out non-specialist and routine maintenance for heating boilers, water pumps, sump pumps etc
• Visually inspecting electrical fittings regularly and log/record any defects
• Reading, recording and reporting all meter readings as recommended
• Dealing with, or arranging to be dealt with, all burst pipes, leaks, flooding, fires, blockages, breakages, as appropriate
• Liaising, as necessary, with emergency services including calling in emergency services if required
• Carrying out work under some or all of the following headings (training will be given where required)
  • general repairs (dor handles, fire door closures, etc)
  • jinery (furniture repairs, desks, chairs and other minor joinery work)
  • plumbing (tap washers, ball valves)
  • minr painting
  • Prterage
  • Minibus checks
  • PAT testing
• Keeping the Estates helpdesk up to date

As our Estates Maintenance Technician, you’llideally have:

• Good general standard of education
• Have some working experience of general maintenance and repair work (especially painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing and basic electrical work)
• Good working knowledge of small hand tools
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Have a clean driving licence
• DBS will be required
• Ability to work on an alternating shift pattern
• Ability to work at other locations across the College sites when required

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: 29th September 2024 

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Estates Maintenance Technician role,then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK